Coast Guard Suspends Search for Three Missing After Bay Boat Capsizing

Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 16, 2026 —

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for three individuals who remain missing after a recreational boat carrying 20 family members and friends capsized on San Francisco Bay. The incident occurred while the group was on the water to scatter the ashes of a loved one.

According to officials, the vessel was struck by a wave, causing it to overturn. One fatality has been confirmed, and 16 individuals were successfully rescued from the water.

The three individuals who are still unaccounted for have been identified as Carol, Jackie, and a friend of the daughter whose ashes were being scattered. Jackie is identified as the wife of the person whose ashes were being committed to the bay.

The Coast Guard conducted extensive search operations following the capsizing. However, with no new information or sightings, the search efforts have now been suspended. The names of the deceased and the rescued individuals were not immediately provided.

The exact cause of the capsizing, beyond being hit by a wave, is under investigation. Further details regarding the incident, including the type of vessel and specific location within San Francisco Bay, were not immediately available.

Story summarized from the original created by Rubén Rosario on wsvn.com, see more information here.

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